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Interrelated role of cigarette smoking, oxidative stress, and immune response in COPD and corresponding treatments by Zuo, Li, He, Feng, Sergakis, Georgianna G, Koozehchian, Majid S, Stimpfl, Julia N, Rong, Yi, Diaz, Philip T, Best, Thomas M

“…Cigarette smoking (CS) can impact the immune system and induce pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is currently the…”
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Molecular characterization of redox mechanisms in allergic asthma by Jiang, Lan, PhD, Diaz, Philip T., MD, Best, Thomas M., MD, PhD, Stimpfl, Julia N, He, Feng, PhD, Zuo, Li, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the molecular redox mechanisms in allergic asthma and to examine current studies of the disease to provide a basis for…”
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Biobehavioral Prognostic Factors in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Results From the INSPIRE-II Trial by Blumenthal, James A, Smith, Patrick J, Durheim, Michael, Mabe, Stephanie, Emery, Charles F, Martinu, Tereza, Diaz, Philip T, Babyak, Michael, Welty-Wolf, Karen, Palmer, Scott

“…To examine the prognostic value of select biobehavioral factors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a secondary analysis of…”
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Inflammasome Adaptor ASC Is Highly Elevated in Lung Over Plasma and Relates to Inflammation and Lung Diffusion in the Absence of Speck Formation by Gavrilin, Mikhail A, McAndrew, Christian C, Prather, Evan R, Tsai, MuChun, Spitzer, Carleen R, Song, Min-Ae, Mitra, Srabani, Sarkar, Anasuya, Shields, Peter G, Diaz, Philip T, Wewers, Mark D

“…Caspase-1 is a zymogen whose activation predominantly depends upon the assembly of ASC monomers into insoluble prion-like polymers (specks). ASC polymers…”
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PO2 cycling reduces diaphragm fatigue by attenuating ROS formation by Zuo, Li, Diaz, Philip T, Chien, Michael T, Roberts, William J, Kishek, Juliana, Best, Thomas M, Wagner, Peter D

“…Prolonged muscle exposure to low PO2 conditions may cause oxidative stress resulting in severe muscular injuries. We hypothesize that PO2 cycling…”
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Effects of humor and laughter on psychological functioning, quality of life, health status, and pulmonary functioning among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A preliminary investigation by Lebowitz, Kim R., PhD, Suh, Sooyeon, PhD, Diaz, Philip T., MD, Emery, Charles F., PhD

“…Abstract Objective Previous research indicates the beneficial effects of humor among healthy adults. Little is known about the physical and psychological…”
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Lung Volume Reduction following Recurrent Pneumonia: An Unusual Finding in a COPD Patient by Negatu, Yihenew, Diaz, Philip T.

“…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease. Frequent pneumonias and exacerbations are known to accelerate its progression. We…”
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Respiratory symptoms among HIV-seropositive individuals by Diaz, Philip T, Wewers, Mark D, Pacht, Eric, Drake, Janice, Nagaraja, Haikady N, Clanton, Thomas L

“…Recent evidence suggests that chronic or latent viral infection may be an important predisposing factor in the development of COPD among smokers. As such,…”
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The deleterious effects of smoking on the development and progression of chronic pancreatitis by Han, Samuel Y., Conwell, Darwin L., Diaz, Philip T., Ferketich, Amy, Jeon, Christie Y., Yadav, Dhiraj, Hart, Phil A.

“…[...]there are multiple potential pathways, which may function additively or synergistically (Figure). In regards to the decreased blood flow to the pancreas…”
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Gender Differences in Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Symptoms, and Macrophage Proteomics among HIV-Infected Smokers by Diaz, Philip T., Yang, Shangbin, Horne, April, King, Mark A., Lin, Shili, Wood, Karen L., Rahmanian, Shiva D., Wu, Haifeng M.

“…Background. HIV-infected subjects have an increased incidence of pulmonary emphysema. There are known gender differences in COPD phenotypic expression and…”
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Improved neurobehavioral functioning in emphysema patients following lung volume reduction surgery compared with medical therapy by Kozora, Elizabeth, Emery, Charles F, Ellison, Misoo C, Wamboldt, Frederick S, Diaz, Philip T, Make, Barry

“…The goal of this study was to evaluate the neuropsychological and psychological functioning of emphysema patients following lung volume reduction surgery…”
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Brief Report: Increased Cotinine Concentrations are Associated With Reduced Expression of Cathelicidin (LL-37) and NOD-2 in Alveolar Macrophages of PLWH Who Smoke by Diaz, Philip T., Ferketich, Amy, Wewers, Mary E., Browning, Kristine, Gavrilin, Mikhail A., Sarkar, Anasuya, Hollyfield, Jennifer, Trinka, Teresa, Wewers, Mark

“…There is a strong link between cigarette smoking and pulmonary complications among people living with HIV. However, the effects of smoking on the local lung…”
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Factors associated with abnormal spirometry among HIV-infected individuals by Drummond, M Bradley, Huang, Laurence, Diaz, Philip T, Kirk, Gregory D, Kleerup, Eric C, Morris, Alison, Rom, William, Weiden, Michael D, Zhao, Enxu, Thompson, Bruce, Crothers, Kristina

“…HIV-infected individuals are susceptible to development of chronic lung diseases, but little is known regarding the prevalence and risk factors associated with…”
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Risk Factors Associated With Quantitative Evidence of Lung Emphysema and Fibrosis in an HIV-Infected Cohort by Leader, Joseph K, Crothers, Kristina, Huang, Laurence, King, Mark A, Morris, Alison, Thompson, Bruce W, Flores, Sonia C, Drummond, Michael B, Rom, William N, Diaz, Philip T

“…INTRODUCTION:The disease spectrum for HIV-infected individuals has shifted toward comorbid non-AIDS conditions including chronic lung disease, but quantitative…”
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Tobacco use and cessation among women: research and treatment-related issues by Rahmanian, Shiva D, Diaz, Philip T, Wewers, Mary Ellen

“…The prevalence of tobacco use in women has increased over the past century. This has resulted in dramatic increases in smoking-related lung diseases, such as…”
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Association of Guideline-Recommended COPD Inhaler Regimens With Mortality, Respiratory Exacerbations, and Quality of Life: A Secondary Analysis of the Long-Term Oxygen Treatment Trial by Keller, Thomas, Spece, Laura J, Donovan, Lucas M, Udris, Edmunds, Coggeshall, Scott S, Griffith, Matthew, Bryant, Alexander D, Casaburi, Richard, Cooper, Jr, J Allen, Criner, Gerard J, Diaz, Philip T, Fuhlbrigge, Anne L, Gay, Steven E, Kanner, Richard E, Martinez, Fernando J, Panos, Ralph J, Shade, David, Sternberg, Alice, Stibolt, Thomas, Stoller, James K, Tonascia, James, Wise, Robert, Yusen, Roger D, Au, David H, Feemster, Laura C

“…Although inhaled therapy reduces exacerbations among patients with COPD, the effectiveness of providing inhaled treatment per risk stratification models…”
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The effects of a telehealth coping skills intervention on outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: primary results from the INSPIRE-II study by Blumenthal, James A, Emery, Charles F, Smith, Patrick J, Keefe, Francis J, Welty-Wolf, Karen, Mabe, Stephanie, Martinu, Tereza, Johnson, Julie J, Babyak, Michael A, O'Hayer, Virginia F, Diaz, Philip T, Durheim, Michael, Baucom, Donald, Palmer, Scott M

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and reduced quality of life (QoL). Novel interventions are…”
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Two-dimensional gel proteome reference map of blood monocytes by Jin, Ming, Diaz, Philip T, Bourgeois, Tran, Eng, Charis, Marsh, Clay B, Wu, Haifeng M

“…Blood monocytes play a central role in regulating host inflammatory processes through chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and cytokine production. However, the molecular…”
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Acute Effects of Exercise on Cognition in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by EMERY, CHARLES F, HONN, VANESSA J, FRID, DAVID J, LEBOWITZ, KIM R, DIAZ, PHILIP T

“…Prior data indicate positive effects of long-term exercise interventions for cognitive functioning among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Regional differences in emphysema scores and BAL glutathione levels in HIV-infected individuals by Diaz, Philip T, Wewers, Mark D, King, Mark, Wade, Joyce, Hart, Judy, Clanton, Thomas L

“…Evidence exists that HIV-seropositive individuals may be at increased risk for the development of precocious pulmonary emphysema. HIV infection is also…”
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